A long overdue update on Bolo and Bruce. As some of you will know from our Fundraising page (Basset Rescue Network of GB Fundraising) Bolo underwent some incredibly invasive surgery to save his eyesight.
Poor Bolo spent most of his life bumping into things, falling off steps and walking into walls because he just could not see. He’s a stunning, wrinkly lad, but sadly those stunning wrinkles that some people crave, were damaging his eye sight.
Within days of having his surgery Bolo was up and about without a whimper and was enjoying seeing everything clearly. He enjoyed some nice steady walks in the early days and is completely unphased by what has happened to him.
We are eternally grateful for Bolo’s vet who made sure that he kept some of his wrinkles and also kept the shape of his eyes by placing some magic little stitches.
Bolo’s stitches are all but out now, as you can see from the photos he is doing so incredibly well. If that was one of us humans we’d still be in our beds moaning about it! His vet is so happy with him and the surgery has worked, his eyes are so much clearer and healthier now. He does have drops every now and then which we’re sure will be stopped in time.
Bruce, who had to attend some of the vet visits with Bolo, because, well he just loves him so much, is undergoing his own surgery in the coming weeks as his eyes are also problematic. We are hopeful that Bruce’s surgery will just be an upper eyelid lift as his eye lashes are also rubbing at his eyes, but no where near as bad a Bolo’s.
A massive shout out to Bolo and Bruce’s foster family who have really pulled out all the stops with Bolo’s recovery. As you can see below they are such happy boys. Their skin is so much better too thanks to all the treatments and care.
Thank you everyone who has donated to their care and bills so far. Without your donations Bolo would not have his sight back and Bruce wouldn’t be booked in for his surgery. Thank you so much… and Happy Birthday for last Friday boys!
